KW Tip of the Day: Thanks

Here's your "Kid Whispers" Tip of the Day: Tell someone "thank you". A friend loans you a pencil, look in their eyes and say with feeling, "thanks". Your mom fixes an extra-special dinner for you - "thanks". The dog licks you on your hand - "thanks". What did you say thank you for?

KW Tip of the Day: Letter

Here's your "Kid Whispers" Tip of the Day: Write a letter. Not an e-mail. An old-fashioned pen-to-paper, stamp-an-envelope letter. To your kid at college. To a school-pal across the street. To your grandparent or least-favorite aunt. Then mail it. So... who did you write your letter to?

Schoolwork: Trees

Trees are woody plants that have one main trunk and have many branches. They usually grow quite tall, and are part of our living world and natural environment and everyday life. There are many kinds of trees, like maple and oak. A tree's leaves are as light as feathers. If you cut down a tree, it would become a stump. Not only that, but you would also see something called tree rings. They are the layer of wood made by trees during a single year. It's their annual ring and it's also possible to figure out the age of a tree that has fallen or has been cut down by counting their rings. We need to save all trees from being cut down.

If you want more paper, try tearing up a newspaper, put it in a blender, add a little water, turn it on. When it's done, take it off, put the goop into a bowl, add two spoonfuls of glue, stir it up, then spread it on a screen and let it dry. Then peel it off.

Double-EE
11/20/08

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He's 12 years old. Due to a few learning problems, he's a little behind. Here were his schoolwork assignments today .. .. .. Math: Multiplication and division worksheets. LA Basics: Punctuation worksheets. Geography: States/Capitals CD. Writing: Look up the word "simile" and use it in a paragraph about trees. Did you see his example? What grade would you give this writing assignment (Please use the comment section.)

Schoolwork: Earth

Mother Earth's name comes from an Anglo-Saxon word meaning "land". But earth isn't all land. It's also water too. Many astronomers think Earth's water came from a giant storm of icy coments that hit the Earth when it was forming. Before this, Earth was very hot, then it cooled down, forming a lot more land then what we have now. Then the storm came, and Earth melted the ice, and formed - duh - water. After that, plants grew on the super continent called Pangea. It was ready to give birth to life. We people need to take care of our mother of life forever. This is how life should be. This is how our Planet is meant to be. LIVED BY TAKING CARE OF IT.

Double-EE
11/19/2008

p.s. This was his schoolwork for Wednesday; in addition to writing a paragraph about Earth, he had to memorize and present it to us, his parents. Did excellent - messed up a couple of words and fidgeted, but still, making progress. Copyright (c) 2008.

He's 12 years old. Due to a few learning problems, he's just learning how to write sentences, and paragraph structure. What grade would you give this assignment? Please use the comment section.

KW Tip of the Day: Challenge

Here's your "Kid Whispers" Tip of the Day: Challenge yourself. When was the last time you pushed yourself to do anything, or to do anything better? Do you usually walk around the block? Make it two blocks. Do you drink only soda during the day? Challenge yourself to drink a full glass of water. Do you ever do the extra-credit assignment for class? Do it today. So... what kind of challenge did you make of yourself today?

Schoolwork: Imagery

Imagery is images that are created in the mind while reading a book or looking at art. When you are reading, you can see pictures in your head that tell the story. If it's a junior novelization, you can watch the movie before or after you read it. Tip: read the book first, then see the movie (if it is one). You'll see that some things that were in the book couldn't get into the movie. Sometimes people do the opposite. It may not be smart, but it makes the imagery more correct and stronger. Now, art is different. It can tell a story, or just sway in front of you. So everyone has their own imagery. From books to art, your imagery pics can be ... anything!

"Double-EE"
11/18/2008

p.s. We're changing our 12 year old boy's name from ******* to Double-EE per his request so we're going back and changing them all. Anyway, this was his writing assignment for yesterday. A bad bout of flu prevented us from typing it in yesterday. Copyright (c) 2008.

He's 12 years old. Due to a few learning problems, he's just learning how to write sentences, and paragraph structure. What grade would you give this assignment? Please use the comment section.

KW Tip of the Day: Smile

Here's your "Kid Whispers" Tip of the Day: Smile! Smile at everyone you see and everyone you talk to. Alone for the day? Go to the mirror and smile at yourself. You'll be surprised at how good it makes you feel - to smile at anyone spreads a little bit of sunshine.

KW Tip of the Day: Dictionary

Here's your "Kid Whispers" Tip of the Day: Open up the dictionary to any page. Close your eyes and point. What word did you land on? Read the entire listing, including pronunciation and parts of speech. Did the definition match what you thought it should?

Schoolwork: Barack Obama

The 1st President of the USA was elected in 1789. Now we're in the 21st century, and we have had 43 Presidents so far, and this 2008 election of choosing the 44th President is most of war than just original.

John McCain and Barack Obama were the people who were competing against each other. No wonder there were so many commercials on TV! Jeez!

Anyway, Obama won, and I feel great. Can you believe that in January 2009, Obama is going to be into the White House? I can! And it's going to be the best. BEST DAY EVER!!!!

"Double-EE"
11/17/2008

p.s. This was his writing assignment for today. Copyright (c) 2008.

He's 12 years old. Due to a few learning problems, he's just learning how to write sentences, and paragraph structure. What grade would you give this assignment? Please use the comment section.

KW Tip of the Day: Sit

Here's your "Kid Whispers" Tip of the Day: Sit for a moment. Go into a room and close the door. No TV or radio or music. Maybe light a candle. Close your eyes. Breathe deeply. Listen to your heartbeat. Think about nothing but listening and feeling your heartbeat. Just take a moment to BE.

KW Tip of the Day: Kiss

Here's your "Kid Whispers" Tip of the Day: Kiss your child. Even if he's a teenager, or she's a hundred miles away at college: give a quick kiss and a hug in person or virtually. Text a few X's and O's. Make your child feel loved.